PARO vs Hyodol
Compare PARO (AIST / PARO Robots) and Hyodol (Hyodol Co.) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | PARO | Hyodol |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AIST / PARO Robots | Hyodol Co. |
| Category | Specialty | Specialty |
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Degrees of freedom | 0 | 0 |
| Weight (kg) | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Battery life (h) | 6 | 8 |
| Payload | N/A (therapeutic) | N/A (companion) |
| Max speed | N/A (stationary) | N/A (stationary) |
| Actuators | None (therapeutic robot) | None (stationary companion) |
| Primary sensor | Tactile Sensors + Microphones + Posture | Microphone + Touch Sensors + Camera |
| Function | Companionship | Companionship |
| Released | 2004 | 2019 |
| Status | Active | Active |
PARO
Therapeutic baby-seal robot FDA-classified as a medical device in the US. Used in dementia care facilities worldwide for emotional engagement and calming therapy.
Hyodol
AI doll companion robot for lonely elderly. Features ChatGPT-powered voice conversation, medication reminders, and emergency alerts. Over 12,000 units deployed in Korea.